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He was carrying an FN 5.7 semi-auto and a .357Mag revolver. I expect that the reference to the "conventional" handgun comment applied to the revolver.

... are what I was taught to call "stoppages." I had originally thought the thread was supposed to be about more catastrophic failures. However, I still think that stoppages are often caused by multiple factors. I've seen them caused by bad ammo, bad magazines, bad parts, and bad handling.

I see no compelling reason at all to mix ammo (within a magazine). Now, loading one mag up with JHP and another with FMJ (or whatever)....that I have no issue with. But, again, mixing ammo together within the same mag? Unnecessary and IMHO, not recommended. Besides, do both mags need to be loaded to max capacity? No. For various reasons, I keep my double stack mags (13 round capacity) downloaded to 10 rounds each. Do I feel less prepared?...

School yard attaboy for the old dirty joke. Last edited by Glenn E. Meyer; Today at 10:55 AM . Reason: Ha ha again

Thank you JohnKsa

Quote: I could see people not treating their plinker pistol with the care it deserves and my lack of gun savvy would make me inept to finding flaws in the gun. My opinion only, but I think it's hard to abuse a .22lr handgun to the point a good cleaning wouldn't fix it. Any rough handling should affect the external surfaces in ways that even a novice should be able to detect. So, if the outside looks good and it's a Ruger, Smith...

Yes, but look at all the cash that was dumped into the economy by the panic buying...

I can vouch for the wasp spray. I was painting the trim on my great aunt's house up at the top of the ladder when I was stung by a wasp. That was bad but then my aunt came out with a can of spray and hosed me down. The more I tried to protest the louder she laughed. I had to feel my way down the extension ladder and take it away from her under fire the whole time. When I could open them she saw the murder in my eyes and said"It...

Do you think most firearms failures are gun, operator, or ammo related? I have found that about 90% (just estimating) of all gun failure I have seen are not actually the fault of the gun but more often the fault of the ammo or operator. Ammo is usually the cause but in second place would be operator error. I have seen very few cases where the firearm is the actual issue. I have seen so many people bring a gun into the dealer wanting it sent...

Quote: I like my Springfield EMP- slightly larger than that sig, but carries 4 more rounds (9+1) of 9mm..... ...it's a bit large for pocket carry.... but it is flat (it's a 1911!), so it carries IWB pretty well. Yeah I looked at it on their website, wish it was .45 though. I'll hold on to the little guy, next gun will be another single stack I can carry.